WanderingBob

4-5 days in Anilao for macro is better than anything I've seen in Cambodian and Vietnamese waters. Even the wide angle in the Mindoro area trumps anything I remember.  The diving in Vietnam and Cambodia is mostly a must get wet and desperate variety. Good luck.

Thanks Drew.  Looks like I'll need to head back that way for the diving.

As Drew said, Philippines might be a good choice. I would personally not pay for the diving in Cambodia or Vietnam. 

 

Did you consider doing Angkor Wat while in Cambodia? I was there about a month ago and it blew my mind! 

 

Enjoy, Morten

Morten,

My tour ends in Siem Reap, with two days at Angkor Wat.  Can't wait to see it.  I guess I'll stay in Cambodia for a week after the tour.

 

Thanks,

 

Bob

No one has any info on diving in Oahu?

I have just returned from Galapagos. I was on the Humbolt Explorer which offered a great price. I feel if money is not an issue, go on another boat. If money is an issue, shop for the cheapest price. I think the aggressor or other boats will offer a much better experience.

That being said, the diving in Galapagos, principally, Wolf Island has to be the most challenging, AMAZING diving experience of my life. Do it! Hundreds of hammerheads in view in a constant procession totally thousands! The visibility is not the best, but the diversity and number of fishes are staggering!

I've never been onboard, but seeing it moored alongside the Wolf Buddy and Darwin Buddy boats at Wolf Island she looked pretty tired. The buddy fleet are new, and the itinerary is a good one I believe only they and Humbolt Explorer do Punta Vicente Roca at this time, which was one of the highlights of our trip in September.

Thanks Ryan. I had not heard of The Buddy Fleet, so I didn't consider it. I have heard the Humbolt Explorer when "new" looked tired? Anyway, I'm set except for lodging in Quito. Will give a report upon my return.

I'm planning to go diving in Galapagos in this Aug.

Has anyone tried M/V Humboldt Explorer of Explore Ventures? Any opinion?

Many thanks

Did you make it there? I'm looking at Humbolt Explorer.

Thanks